February 5th 2018 UpdateFrom the Camp on the Boulder Board of Trustees​Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will live, even though they die; and those who live and believe in me will never die. Do you believe this?" (John 11:25)

​Last summer, the board of trustees for Camp on the Boulder made a very difficult choice. After 10 years of financial deficits the future of the camp was coming into serious question. In addition, the camp had drifted away from its core mission of being a place "where faith-based camping can occur in natural surroundings (CotB Articles of Incorporation)." Despite implementing a number of ministry experiments over the last few years, the camp was not able to get sufficient traction on them to see a clear path forward. In response, the board voted unanimously to close Camp on the Boulder and start looking for a new caretaker for the property.

The outpouring of support was tremendous and the closing worship service held in September was spirit-led. People traveled great distances to be part of the service and share their memories of Camp on the Boulder. It was obvious through that process that the camp had touched a lot of lives over the years. In addition, interested parties began reaching out to the board asking about the future of the camp property. One of those conversations led to an exciting new partnership that has immediately impacted the future of the camp in positive ways. In the summer of 2018, Faith Chapel of Billings, Montana will bring its camping ministry back to Camp on the Boulder. They feel a deep connection to the camp and they were impressed by all the improvements that have been made to the facility over the last few years.

This means Camp on the Boulder will be hosting a limited season this summer. It also means it is again focusing on its core mission to support faith-based groups looking to encounter God through a natural setting. The board sees this as a transitional year as it leaves behind the camp as it was and discerns where God is calling the camp to next. No decision has been made on the sale of camp and the board is exploring many different options on how to move forward. Camp on the Boulder remains committed to being a part of the Yellowstone Conference of The United Methodist Church and is excited to continue to serve the ministry needs of the United Methodist churches in the area.

Members of the board feel strongly that they are witnessing first-hand a glimpse of resurrection. As they let go of camp as it was, they are continually surprised as God opens their eyes to camp as it could be. The board is not certain where exactly where the camp will go from here, but it trusts in God's wisdom and guidance. The Camp on the Boulder staff and board of trustees are grateful for all the prayer many of you have offered and ask that you continue to pray for the camp and the board.

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